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Synagogues Historical Markers

This series is for markers that are primarily about synagogues, shuls, and temples.
 
By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
Temple Beth El Marker
1 ► Alabama, Calhoun County, Anniston — Temple Beth El —
On Quintard Avenue (U.S. 431) at East 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on Quintard Avenue.
2 ► Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Temple Mishkan Israel —
On Broad Street.
3 ► Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — Congregation Beth Israel — “Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself" - Leviticus 19: 18 —
On Chestnut Street at South 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
4 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Temple B’nai Israel — 1840s —
On E Hawthorne Street at Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west on E Hawthorne Street.
5 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Temple B’nai Sholom —
On Lincoln Street Southeast at Clinton Avenue East, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Street Southeast.
6 ► Alabama, Marengo County, Demopolis — Temple B’Nai Jeshurun —
On North Main Avenue at West Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Avenue.
7 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Shaarai Shomayim — First Jewish House of Worship in Alabama - 1846 —
On Government Street, on the right when traveling south.
8 ► Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — Springhill Avenue Temple Congregation — Sha'Arai Shomayim Umaskil El Dol — (The Gates of Heaven and the Society of the Friends of the Needy) —
On Springhill Avenue east of Silverwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
9 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Barrio Viejo — Temple Emanu-El —
On South Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
10 ► California, Amador County, Jackson — 865 — Site of Pioneer Jewish Synagogue —
On Church Street at North Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
11 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Brentwood — Hammat Tiberias — Skirball Museum —
Near Sepulveda Boulevard at Skirball Center Drive, on the left when traveling north.
12 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Koreatown — 116 — Wilshire Boulevard Temple —
On Wilshire Boulevard at Hobart Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Wilshire Boulevard.
13 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Valley Village — 199 — The David Familian Chapel —
On Laurel Canyon Boulevard just south of Burbank Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
14 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westlake — 173 — Welsh Presbyterian Church —
Near 12th Street at Valencia Street, on the right when traveling west.
15 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — 654 — First Synagogue — Owned by Congregation B'nai Israel —
On 7th Street south of L Street, on the left when traveling south.
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16 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Old Town — Temple Beth Israel —
On Heritage Park Row near Juan Street.
17 ► Colorado, Lake County, Leadville — Temple Israel: A Frontier Synagogue and Museum —
On West 4th Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on West 4th Street.
18 ► Colorado, Las Animas County, Trinidad — Temple Aaron 1889 —
On South Maple Street at East 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on South Maple Street.
19 ► Colorado, Pueblo County, Pueblo — Temple Emanuel — Established 1900 —
On North Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
20 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Sheldon Charter Oak — Charter Oak Temple —
On Charter Oak Avenue just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
21 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, Middletown — Congregation Adath Israel —
On Broad Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
22 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington — NC-141 — Delaware's Jewish Community —
On North Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
23 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.4 — Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum — Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington — Civil War to Civil Rights, Downtown Heritage Trail
On G Street Northwest at 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on G Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
24 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — e.8 — Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum — Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington Civil War to Civil Rights — Downtown Heritage Trail —
On G Street Northwest at 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on G Street Northwest.
25 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Judiciary Square — Original Adas Israel Synagogue — Dedicated 1876 - Restored 1975
On G Street Northwest at 3rd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on G Street Northwest. Reported permanently removed.
26 ► Florida, Escambia County, Pensacola — F-435 — First Jewish House of Worship in Florida —
On East Chase Street 0.1 miles east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
27 ► Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, South Tampa — Congregation Schaari Zedek —
On West Swann Avenue near South Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
28 ► Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, South Beach — 80000946 — Congregation Beth Jacob —
On Washington Avenue at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
29 ► Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — Temple Beth Israel — Established 1859 —
On Cherry Street at Spring Street (Georgia Route 19), on the right when traveling east on Cherry Street.
30 ► Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — First Synagogue in Georgia —
Near West Liberty Street near Whitaker Street, on the right when traveling west.
31 ► Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, Midtown Atlanta — 60-22 — The Temple —
On Peachtree Road NW north of Spring Street NW (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling north.
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32 ► Georgia, Muscogee County, Columbus — Temple Israel —
On 10th Street at Veterans Parkway (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling west on 10th Street.
33 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Douglas — Pilgrim Baptist Church — Chicago Landmark —
Near South Indiana Avenue near East 33rd Boulevard.
34 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Grand Boulevard — Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church — Chicago Landmark —
On South Vincennes Avenue near East 45th Street, on the right when traveling north.
35 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, North Lawndale — (Former) Anshe Sholom Synagogue Building — Newhouse and Bernham, architects; 1924–1926 — Chicago Landmark —
On South Independence Boulevard at West Polk Street, on the right when traveling south on South Independence Boulevard.
36 ► Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, North Lawndale — Stone Temple Baptist Church — Joseph W. Cohen & Co., architects; 1926 — Chicago Landmark —
On West Douglas Boulevard east of South Millard Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
37 ► Illinois, Cook County, Forest Park, Jewish Waldheim Cemetery — Anshe Chodorkov Cemetery —
On Des Plaines Avenue 0.5 miles south of Roosevelt Road.
38 ► Indiana, Noble County, Ligonier — Ahavath Scholom Temple — (Lovers of Peace) —
Near S. Main Street south of W. 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
39 ► Indiana, Noble County, Ligonier — 57.2014.1 — Ahavath Sholom —
On S. Main Street south of W. 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
40 ► Indiana, St. Joseph County, South Bend — The Sons of Israel Synagogue —
Near S. William Street south of W. Western Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
41 ► Iowa, Lee County, Keokuk — First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Iowa —
On 7th and Blondeau.
42 ► Kansas, Leavenworth County, Leavenworth — Temple B'Nai Jeshurun —
On 6th Street at Osage Street on 6th Street.
43 ► Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville — 1923 — Early Jewish Congregations —
On Lime Kiln Lane north of U.S. 42, on the right when traveling north.
44 ► Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Old Louisville — Adath Jeshurun Temple and School —
On South Brook Street at East College Street, on the right when traveling north on South Brook Street.
45 ► Kentucky, McCracken County, Paducah — 1058 — Temple Israel —
On Joe Clifton Drive (U.S. 60) at Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Joe Clifton Drive.
46 ► Louisiana, Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Allendale-Lakeside — Old B'nai Zion Temple —
On Cotton Street, on the left when traveling north.
47 ► Louisiana, Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Highland — Old Agudath Achim Synagogue — Historic Site — Shreveport —
On Line Avenue at Margaret Place, on the right when traveling west on Line Avenue.
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48 ► Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Congregation B'Nai Israel — 1858-2008 — Sesquicentennial —
On North 5th Street south of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north.
49 ► Louisiana, Iberia Parish, New Iberia — A Walk of Faith —
On Jefferson Street at West Main Street (Louisiana Highway 182), on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
50 ► Louisiana, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Touro — Touro Synagogue —
On St. Charles Avenue east of General Pershing Street, on the right when traveling east.
51 ► Louisiana, Rapides Parish, Alexandria — The Jewish Temple — Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim —
On Turner Street east of Beech Street, on the right when traveling east.
52 ► Maine, Washington County, Calais — Congregation Chaim Josef — 1924-1987 —
On North Street (U.S. 1) north of High Street, on the right when traveling north.
53 ► Maryland, Allegany County, Cumberland — B’er Chayim (Well of Life) Congregation — Dedicated March 2, 1867 —
On West Union Street just east of South Centre Street, on the right when traveling east.
54 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — First Synagogue in Annapolis —
On Duke of Gloucester Street near Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east.
55 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — B'nai Israel Synagogue — (originally Chizuk Amuno Synagogue) —
On Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling north.
56 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — Lloyd Street Synagogue —
On Lloyd Street at Watson Street, on the right when traveling north on Lloyd Street.
57 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — Lloyd Street Synagogue — Historic Baltimore —
On Lloyd Street at Watson Street, on the left when traveling south on Lloyd Street.
58 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Madison Park — Berea Temple of Seventh Day Adventists —
On Madison Avenue.
59 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Beacon Hill — Vilna Shul —
On Phillips Street west of Garden Street, on the left when traveling west.
60 ► Massachusetts, Worcester County, Gardner — Site of former Ohave Synagogue —
On Pleasant St at Knowlton St, on the right when traveling north on Pleasant St.
61 ► Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Traverse City — L0421 — Congregation Beth El —
Near Beth El Way 0.1 miles south of Washington Street.
62 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Bloomfield Hills — S0673 — Congregation Beth El / Temple Beth El —
On Pauline Levy Road, on the right when traveling south.
63 ► Michigan, Oakland County, Southfield — L1365 — Congregation Shaarey Zedek —
On Northwestern Highway at Bell Road, on the right when traveling west on Northwestern Highway.
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64 ► Minnesota, Ramsey County, Saint Paul, Downtown — Site of Minnesota's First Synagogue — From Generation to Generation Mount Zion Temple 1856-Present —
On 10th Street E..
65 ► Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez — Temple B'Nai Israel — Established 1843 —
On South Commerce Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on South Commerce Street.
66 ► Mississippi, Claiborne County, Port Gibson — Temple Gemiluth Chassed — Port Gibson Historic Tour —
On Church Street (U.S. 61) at Carroll Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
67 ► Mississippi, Coahoma County, Clarksdale — Temple Beth Israel —
On Delta Avenue 0.1 miles north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
68 ► Mississippi, Hinds County, Jackson — Temple Beth Israel —
On South State Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on South State Street.
69 ► Mississippi, Lincoln County, Brookhaven — Temple B'nai Sholom —
On South Church Street north of West Chickasaw Street, on the right when traveling north.
70 ► Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — First Methodist Church —
On Main Street.
71 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — Hebrew Union Congregation —
On Main Street at South Hinds Street on Main Street.
72 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Beth Israel Synagogue —
On Bank Street at South Natchez Street, on the left when traveling west on Bank Street.
73 ► Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau — B'nai Israel Synagogue — Old Town Cape —
On South Main Street just south of Merriwether Street, on the right when traveling south.
74 ► Missouri, Cole County, Jefferson City — Temple Beth El —
On Monroe Street south of High Street, on the right when traveling south.
75 ► Montana, Lewis and Clark County, Helena — Temple Emanuel —
Near N Ewing Street.
76 ► Montana, Lewis and Clark County, Helena — Temple Emanu-el —
On North Ewing Street, at East 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Ewing Street,.
77 ► Montana, Silver Bow County, Butte — B'nai Israel Temple — Butte National Historic District —
On West Galena Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on West Galena Street.
78 ► Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Park East Inc. — Congregation of Israel - 1884 —
On Harney Street east of South 24th Street, on the right when traveling west.
79 ► Nevada, Washoe County, Reno — Temple Emanu-El-1921 — First Permanent Jewish House of Worship in Nevada —
On Lakeside Drive at Lakeside Drive, on the right when traveling south on Lakeside Drive.
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80 ► New Hampshire, Grafton County, Bethlehem — Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation —
On Strawberry Hill Road south of Main Street (U.S. 302), on the left when traveling south.
81 ► New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Portsmouth — Temple Israel — 1910 —
On State Street at Penhallow Street on State Street.
82 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Millburn — The First Synagogue In Millburn Township —
On Lackawanna Pl at Essex Street, on the right when traveling south on Lackawanna Pl.
83 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — First Synagogue —
On West State Street 0.1 miles west of Warren Street, on the right when traveling west.
84 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple —
On Livingston Avenue.
85 ► New Jersey, Middlesex County, Woodbridge Township, Woodbridge — Adath Israel Synagogue —
On Amboy Avenue (Route 35) near S Park Drive, on the right when traveling north.
86 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Morristown — Jewish Community Center — 1929 —
On Speedwell Avenue (U.S. 202) at Sussex Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Speedwell Avenue.
87 ► New Mexico, San Miguel County, Las Vegas — Temple Montefiore 1884 —
On Douglas Avenue near 6th and Douglas.
88 ► New Mexico, San Miguel County, Las Vegas — Temple Montefiore, Las Vegas, New Mexico —
On 8th Street.
89 ► New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 544 — Jonas M. Kilmer Residence —
On Riverside Drive west of Front Street, on the left when traveling west.
90 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Bryant — Temple Beth Zion
On Delaware Avenue (New York State Route 384) at Barker Street, on the right when traveling north on Delaware Avenue. Reported damaged.
91 ► New York, Nassau County, Freeport — B'nai Israel Synagogue — 1921 —
On Broadway at Mt. Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Broadway.
92 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Bowery — Kehila Kedosha Janina —
On Broome Street west of Allen Street, on the right when traveling west.
93 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Chinatown — The Eldridge Street Synagogue —
On Eldridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
94 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Financial District — Asser Levy’s Home — Birth of a City: Nieuw Amsterdam & Old New York
On Stone Street at Mill Lane, on the left when traveling east on Stone Street. Reported permanently removed.
95 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Gramercy Park — Brotherhood Synagogue — (Formerly the Friends Meetinghouse) — 144 East 20th Street —
On Gramercy Park South at Irving Place, on the left when traveling west on Gramercy Park South.
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96 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Hell's Kitchen — Congregation Ezrath Israel / The Actors' Temple —
On West 47th Street 0.1 miles east of 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
97 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Lenox Hill — Temple Emanu-el — Landmarks of New York —
On Fifth Avenue at East 65th Street, on the left when traveling south on Fifth Avenue.
98 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Lincoln Square — Congregation Shearith Israel — New York City Historic District —
On 8th Avenue at West 70th Street, on the right when traveling south on 8th Avenue.
99 ► New York, New York County, Manhattan, Midtown East — Central Synagogue — Landmarks of New York —
On Lexington Avenue at East 55th Street, on the right when traveling south on Lexington Avenue.
100 ► New York, Suffolk County, Huntington — First Synagogue —
On Church Street 0.5 miles west of New York Avenue (County Route 110), on the right when traveling west.

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